Focus: What's Happened Since Nov 2 2009!
Posted 02-15-2011 at 12:28 AM by AlexPK
Wow, I can't believe that the last time I posted here was back in Nov 2nd 2009.
One thing is for sure, when people provide products AND huge bonuses I get stuck in information overload.
I have to say that things have turned around for me since this year. And I've raised 6 figures in investment capital. I've done a successful simulation on a financial platform over a year and now am starting with a portion of the investment capital.
I have come across amazing people - thankfully. I have sought out work with a couple of multi-millionaire entrepreneurs which unfortunately panned out in the wrong way.
Part of life's journey is to get out there and put myself in environments and no matter what know that I am heading in the right direction that I want to go.
With all that knowledge, it is a load of heavyweight information to work through.
On a pragmatic level, what transpired and I have learned, in organisations, there is a lot of organisational politics! One of the multi-millionaire entrepreneurs I worked for agreed to have a mentoring arrangement as I requested however, did not have mentoring skills. Another one had an idea but had his time and attention into so many projects concurrently that a lot of work was diluted. A common thread between them was their ability to play the 'political' game of lobbying for projects. Wow, this was eye-opening for me. The wheeling and dealing with politicians to gain favour and position -- in many ways hardly the path for many others to follow - and definitely not one unless you are willing to compromise on some of your values.
It's one quick way to get wealthier I suppose but it was not for me, and strangely, these guys did not seem interested to follow the plan as outlined by the Fortune 500 consultants. So where was the foundational work?
As far as this game goes, if you are willing to play it, gain political favour, make promises, spend a lot of money and time entertaining people to the degree they want to be (sounds like Wall Street) and grab whatever you can. And only then, go out and sell to the next JV partner who is willing to pay the price to get the job.
There are very few who get by on their own merits without the right connection and 'catalyst'.
What I confirmed out of this time is I am a strong family man. The time I spent entertaining and in meetings with potential dealmakers took a lot of time away from my family.
Thankfully, I have been able to get out of that cycle - though I guess I really had to go through it in order to gain clarity. Self clarity is so crucially important. But for people like me, who have a high threshold for pain or feel like you can still endure, maybe we don't see the signs and respond early enough, and so get stuck in something a little longer than needed.
At this point, it is about family. I'm not really the networking type seeking out to be in the who's who elite group invited to the several events of the year to be seen. Amazingly, there are many people I've met like that and it is a means to an end - donations and support for events. Everyone needs moolah for their associations or organisations.
Managed to get a US grant for a womens association so that was great.
A huge learning for me - I love being there for my family. I really enjoy being a coaching parent. And a supportive husband. I can't see the point of spending so much time away from them - even though you get to dress up in fancy tuxedos and suits hobnobbing with people over cocktails and banquets.
That is my integrity - plain and simple.
In my part of town, you're a wuss if you're spending that much time with your family and not on the golf course with judges or politicians etc.
Along the way I am glad to have met several people who have helped me to continue to evolve according to my values and along a promising financial path.
One thing is for sure, when people provide products AND huge bonuses I get stuck in information overload.
I have to say that things have turned around for me since this year. And I've raised 6 figures in investment capital. I've done a successful simulation on a financial platform over a year and now am starting with a portion of the investment capital.
I have come across amazing people - thankfully. I have sought out work with a couple of multi-millionaire entrepreneurs which unfortunately panned out in the wrong way.
Part of life's journey is to get out there and put myself in environments and no matter what know that I am heading in the right direction that I want to go.
With all that knowledge, it is a load of heavyweight information to work through.
On a pragmatic level, what transpired and I have learned, in organisations, there is a lot of organisational politics! One of the multi-millionaire entrepreneurs I worked for agreed to have a mentoring arrangement as I requested however, did not have mentoring skills. Another one had an idea but had his time and attention into so many projects concurrently that a lot of work was diluted. A common thread between them was their ability to play the 'political' game of lobbying for projects. Wow, this was eye-opening for me. The wheeling and dealing with politicians to gain favour and position -- in many ways hardly the path for many others to follow - and definitely not one unless you are willing to compromise on some of your values.
It's one quick way to get wealthier I suppose but it was not for me, and strangely, these guys did not seem interested to follow the plan as outlined by the Fortune 500 consultants. So where was the foundational work?
As far as this game goes, if you are willing to play it, gain political favour, make promises, spend a lot of money and time entertaining people to the degree they want to be (sounds like Wall Street) and grab whatever you can. And only then, go out and sell to the next JV partner who is willing to pay the price to get the job.
There are very few who get by on their own merits without the right connection and 'catalyst'.
What I confirmed out of this time is I am a strong family man. The time I spent entertaining and in meetings with potential dealmakers took a lot of time away from my family.
Thankfully, I have been able to get out of that cycle - though I guess I really had to go through it in order to gain clarity. Self clarity is so crucially important. But for people like me, who have a high threshold for pain or feel like you can still endure, maybe we don't see the signs and respond early enough, and so get stuck in something a little longer than needed.
At this point, it is about family. I'm not really the networking type seeking out to be in the who's who elite group invited to the several events of the year to be seen. Amazingly, there are many people I've met like that and it is a means to an end - donations and support for events. Everyone needs moolah for their associations or organisations.
Managed to get a US grant for a womens association so that was great.
A huge learning for me - I love being there for my family. I really enjoy being a coaching parent. And a supportive husband. I can't see the point of spending so much time away from them - even though you get to dress up in fancy tuxedos and suits hobnobbing with people over cocktails and banquets.
That is my integrity - plain and simple.
In my part of town, you're a wuss if you're spending that much time with your family and not on the golf course with judges or politicians etc.
Along the way I am glad to have met several people who have helped me to continue to evolve according to my values and along a promising financial path.
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